| Computer networks and the Internet. Fundamental characteristics of networks. The application layer, basic applications. The transport layer, basic principles of the TCP, reliable data transmission, flow and congestion control. The network layer, basic elements of routing, hierarchical routing, IP, routing in the Internet, routers, routing algorithms. The data link layer, local networks, error detection and control, multiple access networks and protocols, the Ethernet, switches. Network administration. Fundamental principles involving different types of networks, wireless networks, ad hoc networks, satellite networks, sensor networks. Cloud computing and network issues regarding information centers. Topics around services’ quality, performance optimization, lifetime expansion, energy consumption, green – environmentally friendly – technologies and practices |
